July 29, 2026 Updated 5:16 am EDT
The Miami Marlins will attempt to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies at loanDepot park on Wednesday, at 12:10 p.m. ET. Jesus Luzardo (9-5, 3.31 ERA) will start for the Phillies, who are 57-51 this season and second in the NL East. Ryan Gusto (0-2, 4.50 ERA) is the expected starter for the Marlins, who are 54-54 and fourth in the NL East.
How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami MarlinsPhillies vs. Marlins odds
Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -180
Underdog Moneyline: Marlins +145
Total: 7.5
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105
Injury reportsPhillies
Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Lou Trivino: 15 Day IL (Back), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Kyle Schwarber: day-to-day (Illness)
Marlins
Owen Caissie: 10 Day IL (Calf), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Josh Ekness: 60 Day IL (Calf), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper is slashing .252/.358/.488 this season with 22 home runs (16th in MLB), 63 RBIs and an OPS of .846. He has a 21.1% strikeout rate and a 14.5% walk rate in 455 plate appearances, and he has scored 64 total runs. Harper has recorded six steals on 10 attempts.
In 457 plate appearances, Kyle Schwarber has slashed .252/.365/.545 this season. He has hit 33 long balls (2nd in MLB) and driven in 62 runs with a strikeout rate of 34.4% and a walk rate of 14.2%. He has come around to score 63 times.
Otto Lopez is hitting for a .328 BA, .362 OBP and .492 SLG with a 13.8% strikeout rate and a 5.1% walk rate. His OPS is .854, which ranks 20th in MLB, and he has scored 64 runs. In 450 plate appearances, he has hit nine home runs and driven in 48 runs. Lopez has recorded 22 steals on 26 attempts.
In 388 plate appearances, Liam Hicks has slashed .282/.359/.439 this season. He has hit 14 long balls and driven in 60 runs with a strikeout rate of 9.8% and a walk rate of 9.3%. and has scored 54 runs.
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Jul 29, 2026
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